Ready to earn your CCM?
CCM Build Up is your guided study experience to master exam preparation. Over nine weeks, you'll participate in weekly webinars and group discussions, covering all 10 domains in the CCM exam and providing a structured study outline. Led by CCM credential holders, the course offers in-depth reviews of the exam content, focusing on areas where you need to concentrate your studies.
Whether you're beginning your CCM journey or gearing up for the exam, this course will help you:
- Assess your knowledge and identify focus areas
- Understand what the exam covers and doesn't cover
- Gain tips and strategies for exam success
- Connect with fellow professionals
Join us to enhance your understanding, refine your skills, and build lasting professional relationships. Come prepared to engage, learn, and succeed.
**Note: While this course is not designed to teach construction management techniques, it is perfect for seasoned professionals looking to refine their knowledge and confidently approach the CCM exam.
Recommended Resources:
What to Expect & How to Prepare for CCM Build-Up
CMAA Body of Knowledge (includes all CMAA primary source publications)*
CMAA Guidelines Bundle (includes only domain-specific primary source publications)*
*Mega membership includes CMAA Body of Knowledge eBooks.
Prerequisites:
While this course does not have prerequisites, CMAA recommends that attendees understand A/E/C industry terms, professional CM core competencies, tasks, and techniques, and CMAA’s best practices.
Recommended Qualifications/Coursework:
- Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM) or equivalent
- CMAA Professional CM Course (available in-person, virtual live instruction, or on-demand)
- CMAA Standards of Practice
*Mega members should select the base registration option, as the full Body of Knowledge (BOK) is included in your membership.
Schedule*: Wednesdays, June 10 - August 5, 2026 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Central Time
1. Introduction, CCM Overview, What to Expect, Professional Practice
2. Program and Project Management
3. Cost Management
4. Time Management
5. Contract Administration
6. Quality Management
7. Safety and Risk Management
8. Sustainability and Technology
9. Course Debrief, Final Q&A, Test Day Tips, and Good Luck!
*Schedule subject to change based on facilitator availability.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
If you cannot attend, you may transfer to a future course within 12 months at no extra cost or request a refund of your registration fee, less a $75 processing fee and the cost of any included publications; all eBooks are non-refundable. Refund or transfer requests must be emailed to pd@cmaanet.org at least 15 days before the course starts. No transfers or refunds are allowed within 14 days of the course start date.
Educational Credit:
Course participants earn 18 CMCI Recertification Points and 18 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Partial credit is not assigned. Each 2-hour session of all 9 weeks of the course must be completed to receive credit. For more information on recertification points, please visit https://www.cmaanet.org/recertification.